https://wearefoodietravelers.blog Travel, food and lifestyle guides from a Portuguese couple - honest city guides, restaurant finds, and itineraries. en Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:07:38 GMT https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/3-days-in-jeju-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/3-days-in-jeju-itinerary-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:39:36 GMT South Korea This is the itinerary we planned and mostly followed by car — with one honest caveat: rain followed us the entire time. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-beaches-jeju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-beaches-jeju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:39:11 GMT South Korea Our Jeju trip was rained out almost entirely, so we're working from what we planned and glimpsed rather than a full firsthand verdict on every beach. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/haenyeo-divers-jeju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/haenyeo-divers-jeju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:38:52 GMT South Korea A UNESCO-recognised tradition unique to Jeju — and one of the most culturally significant things you can witness on the island. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/seongsan-ilchulbong-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/seongsan-ilchulbong-review-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:38:30 GMT South Korea A UNESCO-listed volcanic peak on Jeju's east coast, with a genuinely accessible flat alternative if the climb isn't for you. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/renting-a-car-in-jeju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/renting-a-car-in-jeju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:38:11 GMT South Korea The easiest car rental we've done in any country — but there's one document most travellers forget, and it'll stop you at the counter without it. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-jeju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-jeju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:37:53 GMT South Korea We stayed at the Parnas Hotel Jeju in Jungmun, and it was one of the genuine highlights of our Jeju stay — even with the weather working against us. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-jeju-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-jeju-worth-visiting-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:37:35 GMT South Korea Honest answer: only if you're confident the weather will hold. It rained for our entire stay, and it genuinely wasn't worth it as a result. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-3-days-in-busan-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-3-days-in-busan-itinerary-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:37:06 GMT South Korea We spent roughly two and a half days in Busan, arriving from Gyeongju by taxi and departing by flight to Jeju. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-seafood-restaurants-busan-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-seafood-restaurants-busan-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:36:45 GMT South Korea Busan's food scene is built around the ocean, and it shows — this is where to eat well without much planning. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/jagalchi-fish-market-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/jagalchi-fish-market-guide-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:36:28 GMT South Korea Korea's largest fish market — pick your fish live, and eat it minutes later. Everything to know before you go. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/haedong-yonggungsa-temple-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/haedong-yonggungsa-temple-guide-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:36:04 GMT South Korea One of the only Buddhist temples in Korea built directly on the coastline — and one of the most memorable experiences we had in Busan. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/gamcheon-culture-village-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/gamcheon-culture-village-review-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:35:48 GMT South Korea Yes — it was the most photogenic single spot of our entire Korea trip. Colourful houses stacked up a hillside, murals, and cafés. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-busan-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-busan-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:35:29 GMT South Korea Our pick: Haeundae. Busan's cosmopolitan beachside neighbourhood, two minutes from Korea's most famous beach. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-busan-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-busan-worth-visiting-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:35:11 GMT South Korea South Korea is not just about Seoul, and we are in love with Busan. Our honest review of Korea's second-largest, ocean-built city. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-2-days-in-gyeongju-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-2-days-in-gyeongju-itinerary-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:34:43 GMT South Korea We spent a day and a half here, travelling between Seoul and Busan — here's exactly how we structured it. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-gyeongju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-gyeongju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:34:22 GMT South Korea Hwangnidan-gil is where almost all of our meals happened, and it's genuinely one of the best small food streets we found in Korea. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-gyeongju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-gyeongju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:34:00 GMT South Korea Gyeongju packs an enormous amount of history into a genuinely small, walkable town. Here's everything worth doing across a day or two. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/bulguksa-seokguram-grotto-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/bulguksa-seokguram-grotto-review-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:33:39 GMT South Korea A morning tour that gives you Gyeongju's most important cultural sites with genuine local perspective — worth the early start. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-gyeongju-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-gyeongju-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:33:20 GMT South Korea Our pick: Hwangnidan-gil, a hanok-style street lined with cafés and restaurants, minutes from Gyeongju's biggest sights. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-gyeongju-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-gyeongju-worth-visiting-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMT South Korea Gyeongju is the kind of place most people skip on a first Korea trip, and that's exactly why it stood out to us. Our honest take on the 'Museum Without Walls.' https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/5-days-in-seoul-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/5-days-in-seoul-itinerary-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:32:31 GMT South Korea Five days let us cover Seoul at a comfortable pace — traditional and hyper-modern, without feeling rushed on either side. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/namsan-n-seoul-tower-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/namsan-n-seoul-tower-review-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:32:02 GMT South Korea Yes, especially as an easy half-day from Myeongdong — the elevator-then-cable-car route up is half the fun. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/korean-skincare-head-spa-facial-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/korean-skincare-head-spa-facial-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:31:44 GMT South Korea Korea takes skincare more seriously than anywhere we've been, and an afternoon experiencing it firsthand was one of the unexpected highlights of our whole trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/gyeongbokgung-bukchon-hanok-village-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/gyeongbokgung-bukchon-hanok-village-guide-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:31:25 GMT South Korea These two sit right next to each other, and together they're the single best morning you can build in Seoul. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/seongsu-neighbourhood-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/seongsu-neighbourhood-guide-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:31:01 GMT South Korea People call Seongsu the 'Soho of Seoul,' and having spent an afternoon there, the comparison genuinely holds up. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/dmz-tour-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/dmz-tour-review-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:42 GMT South Korea Yes — and we'd call it essential rather than optional, even though it's not exactly a 'fun' day out. Our honest take on the full-day DMZ tour from Seoul. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/gwangjang-market-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/gwangjang-market-guide-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:19 GMT South Korea We ate our way through the entire market. It might be the single best food experience of our whole Korea trip. Here's exactly what to order. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-seoul-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-seoul-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:29:57 GMT South Korea Seoul might be the most food-obsessed city we've visited, and that's saying something after Japan. Here's where we actually ate. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-seoul-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-seoul-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:29:26 GMT South Korea Seoul rewards a mix of traditional and hyper-modern. Here's everything we actually did across five days, organised by what's genuinely worth your time. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-seoul-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-seoul-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:59 GMT South Korea Our pick: Myeongdong. Here's our honest breakdown of the main areas to base yourself in Seoul, and what each is actually like to wake up in. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-seoul-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-seoul-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:36 GMT South Korea Our answer: 4-5 days minimum, and that's without rushing. An honest breakdown of what you can actually cover in Seoul at each trip length. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-seoul-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-seoul-worth-visiting-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:10 GMT South Korea We spent five days in Seoul, joined for most of it by Zé's parents. Here's our honest take on whether Seoul is worth your time — the food, neighbourhoods, and the DMZ. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-to-get-around-south-korea-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-to-get-around-south-korea-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:27:23 GMT South Korea Three different transport systems for three different parts of the trip — T-Money, KTX, taxis, domestic flights and rental cars. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-south-korea-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-south-korea-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:27:02 GMT South Korea Spring and autumn are the classic answer — and after what happened to us in Jeju, we'd add a stronger warning about the rainy season than most guides give you. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-south-korea-expensive-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-south-korea-expensive-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:26:41 GMT South Korea South Korea sits between Southeast Asia and Western Europe on price. Here's exactly what we spent across 11 days in Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan, and Jeju. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/11-days-in-south-korea-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/11-days-in-south-korea-itinerary-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:26:15 GMT South Korea Seoul → Gyeongju → Busan → Jeju — our exact 11-day South Korea route, with links to the full breakdown of each stop. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-south-korea-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-south-korea-worth-visiting-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:25:43 GMT South Korea We spent 11 days across Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju on our gap year through Asia. Here's our honest, whole-country take on whether South Korea is worth it. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kobe-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kobe-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kobe beef, Chinatown, the Kitano foreign settlement district, and the port area — our honest list for a day or two in Kobe. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kobe-chinatown-food-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kobe-chinatown-food-guide-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Nankinmachi is one of Japan's three Chinatowns and one of the best street food strips in the country. What to eat and what to skip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kobe-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kobe-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan An excellent day trip from Osaka — the A5 Kobe beef at Mouriya was the single most memorable restaurant meal of the trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kobe-beef-guide-mouriya-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kobe-beef-guide-mouriya-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Mouriya Honten for A5 sirloin and ribeye cooked tableside on a teppan. Every bit as good as the reputation, and worth every yen. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-kobe-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-kobe-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Central Kobe for the port, Chinatown, and easy Shinkansen access. Our picks for a night or two. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/hakone-onsen-guide-hakone-yuryo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/hakone-onsen-guide-hakone-yuryo-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan A private onsen room with your own balcony overlooking the misty mountains — Hakone Yuryo was one of the most relaxing hours of the entire Japan trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-hakone-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-hakone-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The onsen, Hakone Shrine's torii gate, the Open Air Museum, and the ropeway — what's genuinely worth doing in Hakone. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-kobe-itinerary-osaka-day-trip-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-kobe-itinerary-osaka-day-trip-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kobe is 30 minutes from Osaka by train — how to structure a perfect day trip that fits in the beef, Chinatown, and the port. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-hakone-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-hakone-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We went for Mount Fuji and got rain and mist for three days. Still one of the best stays of the trip — the private onsen, the mountain calm, the switch from Tokyo. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-food-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-food-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is layered, satisfying, and different from the Osaka version. We tried both — here's what we loved. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-ishigaki-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-ishigaki-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan If you only have two days — how to prioritise between diving, beaches, and island hopping. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-hiroshima-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-hiroshima-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Hiroshima carries weight before you arrive and confirms it in person. And Miyajima island was our biggest surprise of the entire trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-beaches-ishigaki-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-beaches-ishigaki-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The north coast of Ishigaki has beaches that don't appear on most tourist maps. Our self-drive guide to finding them. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/taketomi-iriomote-day-trip-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/taketomi-iriomote-day-trip-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Taketomi for the water buffalo carts and star sand beaches. Iriomote for the jungle and river mangroves. Our day trip guide from Ishigaki. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-hiroshima-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-hiroshima-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan One day for Hiroshima city and the Peace Memorial Museum, one day for Miyajima island — our two-day structure. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park-museum-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park-museum-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The most important museum in Japan. Take the time to read the exhibits — the experience stays with you long after leaving. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/miyajima-island-day-trip-hiroshima-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/miyajima-island-day-trip-hiroshima-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We went with low expectations and found one of the most beautiful places in Japan. The floating torii gate, the deer, the island at dusk — don't underestimate Miyajima. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-hiroshima-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-hiroshima-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Central Hiroshima puts you close to the Peace Memorial Park and the tram lines. Our picks for every budget. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-hiroshima-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-hiroshima-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The Peace Memorial Museum, Miyajima island, okonomiyaki, and the tram — everything worth doing in Hiroshima. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-kamakura-itinerary-tokyo-day-trip-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-kamakura-itinerary-tokyo-day-trip-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our structure for a perfect Kamakura day trip from Tokyo — temples in the morning, hike midday, beach in the afternoon. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-naoshima-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-naoshima-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Contemporary art built into a quiet island landscape, Tadao Ando architecture overlooking the sea, Kusama pumpkins on the beach. Unlike anywhere else in Japan. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/great-buddha-kamakura-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/great-buddha-kamakura-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan A nice temple to visit with amazing views. Worth an hour — here's what to know before you go. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kamakura-beach-surf-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kamakura-beach-surf-guide-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan You can surf one hour from Tokyo. We didn't know until we were standing on the beach watching other people do it. Don't make our mistake. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/naoshima-art-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/naoshima-art-guide-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Every installation worth visiting — Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, Art House Project, Kusama pumpkins — and how to actually get tickets. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/naoshima-teshima-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/naoshima-teshima-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We missed the first Teshima ferry and waited three hours. Here's how to plan both islands properly — ferry times, e-bike strategy, booking order, food planning. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/osaka-vs-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/osaka-vs-tokyo-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Tokyo is the most spectacular city in the world. Osaka is Japan's warmest, most food-obsessed city. Our honest comparison of food, atmosphere, cost, and who each city is actually for. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/teshima-art-museum-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/teshima-art-museum-guide-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan A concrete shell on a hillside where water pools and moves through the floor and light comes through the roof. One of Japan's most unique art spaces. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-naoshima-uno-port-inn-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-naoshima-uno-port-inn-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Staying on Naoshima is overpriced and books out early. Uno Port Inn on the mainland is smarter — right by the ferry, affordable, and with the best breakfast bagels. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kamakura-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kamakura-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The Great Buddha, Hasedera, the hiking trail, and the beach — our honest guide to spending a day or two in Kamakura. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-hakone-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-hakone-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan One night in Hakone is enough to fit in the onsen, the shrine, and a hike. Our day-by-day structure from Shinjuku to the mountains. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-koyasan-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-koyasan-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan After the rush of Kyoto and Osaka, Koyasan was exactly what we needed — monks as hosts, Buddhist food served with quiet precision, and Okuno-in at night. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-hakone-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-hakone-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We stayed at WPU Hakone — warm, stylish, close to the best onsen. Our picks from boutique ryokan to value hotels. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-hakone-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-hakone-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Spring for Fuji views and cherry blossom, autumn for foliage — and October can mean rain and no Fuji, which we know firsthand. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/temple-stay-koyasan-hojo-in-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/temple-stay-koyasan-hojo-in-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Tatami rooms, incredibly kind monks, shojin ryori dinner that surprised us completely, and a morning chanting ceremony. One of the most memorable stays of the trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/koyasan-itinerary-day-trip-overnight-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/koyasan-itinerary-day-trip-overnight-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan A day trip is possible — an overnight stay is where Koyasan reveals itself. Our guide to the cable car, the temples, and the perfect 24 hours. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kamakura-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kamakura-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Culture, a temple hike, and surfing beaches one hour from Tokyo. We had no idea Kamakura had surf — we were gutted not to have planned a day for it. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/okuno-in-cemetery-koyasan-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/okuno-in-cemetery-koyasan-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Lantern-lit stone paths through ancient cedars, moss-covered graves, and complete silence. The Okuno-in night walk was pure magic. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-koyasan-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-koyasan-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Temple stay, morning chanting ceremony, Okuno-in at dusk and dawn, shojin ryori dinner — everything worth doing in Koyasan. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/fushimi-inari-kyoto-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/fushimi-inari-kyoto-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Go before 7am and it's one of the most atmospheric places in Japan. Go at 11am and it's a crowd management exercise. Our honest review. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kyoto-bamboo-forest-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kyoto-bamboo-forest-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Smaller than it looks in photos, beautiful in person, and completely transformed by arriving early. Our verdict. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/tea-ceremony-kyoto-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/tea-ceremony-kyoto-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We booked a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto and weren't sure what to expect. Here's what it's actually like and whether it's worth it. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-temples-shrines-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-temples-shrines-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kyoto has over 1,600 temples. These are the ones actually worth your time — and the ones we'd skip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kyoto's cafe culture is defined by matcha and quiet interiors. Our favourite spots for coffee, tea and a morning slow-down. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-kyoto-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-kyoto-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan One day is not enough for Kyoto — but here's how to make it count, starting before 7am at Fushimi Inari. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-kyoto-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-kyoto-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our ideal two-day structure — temples, bamboo forest, markets, cooking class, and where to eat between it all. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Dotonbori, Namba, Shinsaibashi — which area puts you closest to the food, and where we stayed (Miyako City Osaka). https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Dotonbori at night, Osaka Castle, wagyu at Yakiniku Uchida — and the honest list of what isn't worth your time. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Osaka's food scene is relentless and excellent at every price point. Where we actually ate and what we'd go back for. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Osaka is a year-round city — but spring and autumn are when it's at its most beautiful. Our month-by-month guide. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kyoto-vs-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kyoto-vs-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We stayed in both — Kyoto for temples and calm, Osaka for food and energy. Here's how to decide which city should be your base. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-osaka-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-osaka-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Osaka is loud, delicious, and completely different from every other city in Japan. Our honest take on whether it lives up to its food capital reputation. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Two days is workable, three is the sweet spot — our honest breakdown of how to structure time in Osaka without missing the things worth eating. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-to-get-around-japan-jr-pass-suica-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-to-get-around-japan-jr-pass-suica-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We never bought a JR Pass. A month across Japan, our honest take on Suica cards, Shinkansen tickets, and when a pass is actually worth it. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/japan-packing-list-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/japan-packing-list-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan After a month across 11 cities — what we were glad we packed, what we wish we'd left behind, and the Japan-specific essentials nobody mentions. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/japan-first-timers-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/japan-first-timers-guide-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan From Suica cards and eSIMs to museum booking tricks and why you should never miss the Teshima ferry — 20 things we wish we'd known before landing in Tokyo. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/one-month-in-japan-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/one-month-in-japan-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our exact route across 11 cities — Tokyo, Ishigaki, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Naoshima, Kobe, Kyoto, Koyasan, Osaka, Kanazawa — and what we'd change. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-japan-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-japan-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We planned three weeks and stayed a month. Here's our honest answer to whether Japan lives up to every expectation. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-japan-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-japan-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We went in late October — it rained the entire time in Hakone, never saw Mount Fuji, and it was still magical. Our month-by-month guide to Japan's seasons. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-japan-expensive-budget-breakdown-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-japan-expensive-budget-breakdown-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Japan costs more than Southeast Asia and less than Paris. Real numbers across accommodation, food, transport and experiences from a full month of travel. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Central Kyoto, Higashiyama, Arashiyama — which area to base yourself in, and where we stayed (The General Kyoto). https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Fushimi Inari at dawn, the bamboo forest, a cooking class, and the temples worth queuing for — plus the ones we'd skip next time. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Where we actually ate in Kyoto — from kaiseki-style lunches to the ramen spot we went back to twice. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Cherry blossom in April and autumn foliage in November are genuinely extraordinary — October is the sweet spot between beauty and crowds. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-esim-japan-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-esim-japan-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We used Airalo for a full month across Japan including Ishigaki. Here's how it performed, what it costs, and whether there's a better option. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kyoto-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kyoto-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kyoto is everything people say it is — and still somehow more than that. Our honest take after four days in Japan's cultural capital. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-kyoto-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-kyoto-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Three days is the minimum, four is ideal — our honest breakdown of how to structure your time in Kyoto without rushing the things worth savouring. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-food-kanazawa-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-food-kanazawa-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kanazawa has some of Japan's best seafood — fresh from the Sea of Japan, best experienced at Omicho Market. Our favourite spots to eat. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-kanazawa-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-kanazawa-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kanazawa's cafe scene is small, thoughtful, and worth exploring between the markets and gardens. Our picks. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-kanazawa-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-kanazawa-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our two-day Kanazawa structure — Omicho Market at opening, Kenroku-en, the geisha district, and the 21st Century Museum. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kanazawa-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-kanazawa-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Omicho Market for the freshest crab in Japan, Kenroku-en, the geisha district, and the 21st Century Museum — our honest list. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-kanazawa-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-kanazawa-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Two days is enough; three is leisurely and worth it. Our honest breakdown of how to structure Kanazawa. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-kanazawa-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-kanazawa-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Kanazawa under snow in winter is extraordinary. Autumn foliage in the gardens is spectacular. Our guide to every season. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-kanazawa-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-kanazawa-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Central Kanazawa puts you walking distance from Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya. Our picks for every budget. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-ishigaki-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-ishigaki-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan We stayed at SevenxSeven — calm, modern design, perfect for a diving and beach base. Our honest pick and what else is worth considering. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-ishigaki-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-ishigaki-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Diving, the north coast hidden beaches, Taketomi day trip, Kabira Bay — our honest list of what's worth it in Ishigaki. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/ishigaki-diving-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/ishigaki-diving-guide-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Crystal water, coral gardens, and sea turtles on every dive. Ishigaki diving was one of the top five experiences of our entire Japan trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-ishigaki-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-ishigaki-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan June to October for the best diving visibility and beach weather — but watch the typhoon window in August and September. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kenroku-en-garden-kanazawa-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/kenroku-en-garden-kanazawa-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan One of Japan's three most celebrated gardens — genuinely beautiful. Go early; by mid-morning the tour groups arrive. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-ishigaki-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-ishigaki-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The part of Japan nobody tells you about — turquoise water, coral gardens, sea turtles, and almost no crowds. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-ishigaki-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-ishigaki-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Five days is our sweet spot — enough for diving, beaches, Taketomi, and Iriomote without rushing. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-fukuoka-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-fukuoka-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Fukuoka is underrated in a way that feels almost deliberate — relaxed, genuinely local, and with some of the best food in Japan. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-fukuoka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-fukuoka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Two days covers the essentials; three gives you breathing room for a Dazaifu day trip. Our honest breakdown. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-fukuoka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-fukuoka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Fukuoka is good year-round — but autumn is when the yatai stalls and mild evenings make it exceptional. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/osaka-castle-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/osaka-castle-review-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The castle exterior is photogenic and the surrounding park is lovely. The interior museum is optional. Our honest take. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-street-food-osaka-dotonbori-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-street-food-osaka-dotonbori-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Takoyaki, kushikatsu, okonomiyaki — what to eat on the streets of Dotonbori, and what's worth the queue. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-osaka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-osaka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our favourite cafes in Osaka — from specialty coffee to the best places to sit down after a morning at Dotonbori. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-osaka-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-osaka-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our day-by-day Osaka structure — Dotonbori, the castle, Namba, a day trip to Kobe, and the restaurants worth staying up late for. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/dazaifu-day-trip-fukuoka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/dazaifu-day-trip-fukuoka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan A Shinto shrine, a surreal Kengo Kuma Starbucks, and a town that rewards wandering — our day trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-fukuoka-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/2-days-in-fukuoka-itinerary-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Our two-day Fukuoka structure — from morning ramen to midnight yatai, with a Dazaifu day trip built in. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kanazawa-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-kanazawa-worth-visiting-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan The most commonly skipped city on a Japan itinerary and one of our favourite stops — king crab at Omicho Market, preserved geisha districts, and no crowds. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-fukuoka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-fukuoka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Fukuoka's specialty coffee scene is small but good. Our favourite spots for a slower morning before the yatai evenings. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-fukuoka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-fukuoka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Hakata or Tenjin — which base is better for first-timers, and which hotels we'd book. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-fukuoka-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-fukuoka-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Yatai food stalls, Dazaifu, ramen, Ohori Park — and the one thing every guide recommends that we'd actually skip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/fukuoka-food-guide-ramen-yatai-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/fukuoka-food-guide-ramen-yatai-2026.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:03:40 GMT Japan Fukuoka has its own ramen style, its own yatai culture, and Sushi Sakaba Sashisu — the best sashimi counter we found in Japan. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/3-days-in-tokyo-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/3-days-in-tokyo-itinerary-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan Three days covering old Tokyo (Asakusa, Tsukiji), creative west (Harajuku, Shibuya), and electric centre (Shinjuku, TeamLab). Our day-by-day itinerary. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-week-in-tokyo-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-week-in-tokyo-itinerary-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan Seven days, seven neighbourhoods, one day trip to Kamakura — our complete week in Tokyo with breathing room built in. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-cafes-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan From Onibus in Nakameguro to old-school kissaten in Shibuya — Tokyo has one of the world's great cafe cultures. Our actual favourite spots. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-tokyo-itinerary-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/1-day-in-tokyo-itinerary-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan Only have one day in Tokyo? Here's how we'd spend it — from a Tsukiji Market breakfast to Golden Gai at night. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/tsukiji-market-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/tsukiji-market-guide-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan What's still open, what to eat, when to go, and how to make the most of Tokyo's most famous food market in 2026. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/asakusa-neighbourhood-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/asakusa-neighbourhood-guide-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan Sensō-ji, Kappabashi kitchen street, Hoppy Street izakayas, the Sumida River — everything to do and eat in Tokyo's most historic neighbourhood. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-day-trips-from-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-day-trips-from-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama — which day trips are worth it and which we'd skip. Our honest ranking with transport details and costs. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/teamlab-borderless-tokyo-review-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/teamlab-borderless-tokyo-review-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan We visited the new Azabudai Hills location. Here's our honest review — what it's like, how to book, and whether to go. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/senso-ji-temple-asakusa-guide-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/senso-ji-temple-asakusa-guide-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:50 GMT Japan Tokyo's most visited temple — when to go, what to see, and what most visitors miss. Go early and it's one of the most beautiful places in the city. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-tokyo-expensive-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-tokyo-expensive-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:44 GMT Japan Tokyo is more affordable than most Europeans expect — and more expensive than most Southeast Asia travellers expect. Here's exactly what we spent. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-time-to-visit-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:44 GMT Japan Cherry blossom season, autumn foliage, and when to avoid — our honest month-by-month breakdown from people who've been there. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-shinjuku-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-shinjuku-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:44 GMT Japan The Park Hyatt, Yuen Shinjuku, and our honest picks across every budget — from luxury to great-value mid-range. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/shinjuku-vs-harajuku-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/shinjuku-vs-harajuku-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:44 GMT Japan A direct, honest comparison of Tokyo's two most popular bases. We've stayed in both. Here's our verdict. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-harajuku-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-harajuku-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:44 GMT Japan Harajuku is our top recommendation for first-timers — and if we went back tomorrow, it's where we'd stay. Here's why, and where to book. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-restaurants-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:46:40 GMT Japan From Tsukiji Market at dawn to omakase counters and standing sushi — where we actually ate in Tokyo and what we'd go back for. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/where-to-stay-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:46:40 GMT Japan Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Asakusa or Ginza — our honest breakdown of every neighbourhood and the hotels we'd actually book. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/best-things-to-do-tokyo-2026.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:46:40 GMT Japan From Sensō-ji at sunrise to TeamLab Borderless and Golden Gai — and the honest list of what isn't worth your time. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-tokyo-worth-visiting-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/is-tokyo-worth-visiting-2026.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:29:03 GMT Japan We spent time in Tokyo as the very first stop on our gap year through Asia. Here's our honest take on whether it's worth the trip. https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-tokyo-2026.html https://wearefoodietravelers.blog/posts/how-many-days-in-tokyo-2026.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:29:03 GMT Japan Five days is the minimum, seven is ideal, and ten still won't feel like enough. Here's our honest breakdown.